shabby synonyms

shabby

modif.

  1. In bad repair

    ragged, threadbare, faded, ill-dressed, dilapidated, decayed, deteriorated, the worse for wear, run-down, broken-down, poor, pitiful, worn, meager, miserable, degenerated, wretched, poverty-stricken, scrubby*, seedy*, gone to seed*, down at the heel*.

    Antonyms neat*, new*, well-kept.

  2. Inconsiderate

    contemptible, low, mean, paltry, sordid, unkind, mercenary, miserly, selfish, thoughtless, stingy*, piffling*, tight-fisted*; see also rude 2.

    Antonyms generous*, kindly*, noble.

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